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Boss level: David McCullagh on Bruce's triumphant Dublin shows

"Thank you, Dublin; thank you, Ireland; the E Street Band loves you."

Music • 10 May 23

Sunday Miscellany on a Donegal teen's first Springsteen show

A Donegal teenager's first encounter with the Boss: Slane, June 1985

Sunday Miscellany • 09 May 23

Brucewatch: 5 random Springsteen sightings in Ireland

In case you hadn't noticed, Ireland has been playing host to rock royalty for the past week, as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band rolled into town for a trio of shows at the RDS in Dublin.

Bruce Springsteen • 08 May 23

Bruce Springsteen is back in town (Pic: Danny Clinch)

The Boss is back: classic Bruce Springsteen from the RTÉ Archives

That's right, rock icon Bruce Springsteen is 70 today. And Ireland's love affair with New Jersey's favorite son has been documented by RTÉ on many occasions over a five-decade career that is still reaching new heights.

Music • 04 May 23

Cover me - David McCullagh on why Bruce Springsteen still matters

Bruce Springsteen • 20 Nov 22

Frankie Corio and Paul Mescal star in Aftersun

Culture 5 - your cultural highlights for the next seven days

All the Culture you need for the week ahead...

Culture 5 • 18 Nov 22

Martin Hayes performs live from the National Concert Hall stage with jazz pianist Cormac McCarthy and Brian Donnellan on bouzouki, harmonium and concertina

Martin Hayes on his culture recommendations

Martin Hayes is one of Ireland's best-loved musicians. He has enjoyed global success as a soloist, with Dennis Cahill, and as part of supergroup The Gloaming.

Martin Hayes • 08 Dec 20

Bruce back on E Street - RTÉ Arena on the latest albums

Bruce Springsteen returns with his E Street Band, American singer-songwriter Laura Veirs makes a break-up record and virtual megastars Gorillaz drop another all-star spectacular...

RTÉ Arena • 29 Oct 20

Heathers cover Bruce Springsteen on The Late Late Show

Heathers cover Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In the Dark on The Late Late Show

Music • 24 Oct 20

Bruce Springsteen and his wife Patti have contributed to the new online art show in aid of the Jack & Jill Children's Foundation

Springsteen & rugby stars contribute to Incognito online art sale

Following on from the 15-minute sell-out success of its art sale, the Jack & Jill Children's Foundation has announced Incognito Part Two.

visual arts • 13 May 20

Bruce Springsteen and Bono have contributed to the Incognito art show

Incognito online art exhibition sells out in minutes

Bono and Bruce Springsteen were among the artists who have contributed work to the Incognito art sale, in aid of the Jack and Jill foundation.

visual arts • 24 Apr 20

The Boss is set for his first performance of the year

Listen: 10 Springsteen live performances to lift your mood

Ahead of Bruce Springsteen's live performances on Wednesday, here is a selection of live songs performances that fit the mood of the nation and could feature in Jersey 4 Jersey.

Music • 22 Apr 20

A celebration of Joyce - Bloomsday - Sunday June 16th

Culture 10 - This week's cultural highlights are in Bloom

From the chronicles of Homer's Odyssey to shape-shifting cyborgs. There's something for everyone in this week's Culture 10.

Culture • 15 Jun 19

The eponymous Pigín of Howth, by Kathleen Watkins and Margaret Anne Suggs - a must for kids this Christmas

Books To Buy This Xmas, Part Two

In-house bibliophile Paddy Kehoe continues his list of Christmas book selections - we've already had his fiction recommendations, now Paddy delves into the non-fiction pile.

Culture • 09 Dec 16